Thursday, February 16, 2017

Animal Cruelty

Here at Diagnostic Imaging Systems, we've made it our goal
to help veterinarians and their teams provide the greatest care possible. DIS products are specifically designed and
engineered to match equine, mixed, or small animal practice requirements.

We know that you enjoy reading our blogs. Sometimes you'll find information for both
the professional and the layperson, the business owner and the pet
caretaker. Other times, we'll provide
something to tickle your funny bone. But
there can be a dark side to the lives of the creatures that share our
planet. The big picture name: Animal Cruelty.

Animal abuse statistics show a grave and depressing scenario
when it comes to suffering of animals at the hands of man. It is a pity that animals we keep as
companions are often domesticated and confined to small spaces, denying them of
their natural habitat and animal freedom.

Are You
Aware That

-Puppy
mills are large-scale commercial operations that prioritize profit over
health. Many dogs are plagued with
illnesses like kidney or heart disease as a result of the living conditions

-Thousands
of greyhounds die each year—some in the name of “selective breeding”—before
they ever get near a racetrack. Many dogs do not make it to the supposed
“retirement” age of 4 or 5.

-Dog
fighting became prevalent in the US after the Civil War, with professional "pits"
(thus the name "pit bulls") proliferating in the 1860s. The practice
was source of entertainment for police officers and firemen. Today dog fighting has been reported in
urban, suburban, and rural settings every region of the US.

-It’s
been estimated that there are 900 to 2,000 new cases every year of animal
hoarding in the US; with an estimated 250,000 animals suffering through the
ordeal.

-Every
major circus that uses animals has been cited for violating the minimal
standards of care set by the United States Animal Welfare (AWA). UPDATE:
RIngling Bros Circus has announced it will be closing due to decline of
interest and animal rights (chiefly elephant) activism.

-The
exotic pet trade is a multi-billion dollar industry in the US and while some
wild pets are bred in captivity, many are taken from their native habitats. The
stress of being violently removed from their homes causes a number to die
prematurely.

There
has never been a documented report of a man, woman or child has ever been
killed or harmed while trying to protect animals' rights and save an animal
from abuse.

The shocking number of animal cruelty cases reported every
day is just the tip of the iceberg; most cases are never reported. Unlike
violent crimes against people, cases of animal abuse are not compiled by state
or federal agencies, making it difficult to calculate just how common they are.
However, we can use the information that is available to try to understand and
prevent cases of abuse.